On Wednesday at 6:30 pm, I visited the restaurant for the first time in years for dinner. There was only one elderly couple at the counter, quietly enjoying their beer and eel skewers. I had the 4-piece set (¥1640 tax included), which includes charcoal-grilled skewers with a light Edo-style sauce. The "Tanuki-yaki" had tender and juicy eel with a nice amount of fat. The "Hachiman-yaki" had a perfect combination of burdock root and eel on skewers. The "Kimo-yaki" had a unique bitterness and smooth texture, perfect for adult palates. The "Eri-yaki" had a lot of bones in the head part of the eel, but the unique texture was delicious. I also ordered additional Tanuki-yaki (¥440 tax included) and Eri-yaki (¥380 tax included).

I felt like eating eel and visited this restaurant for the first time. It is relatively highly ranked on Tabelog in this area, so I decided to give it a try. There were three staff members working at the restaurant - two men in their 70s to 80s and one man in his 30s with short black hair and a gold necklace. I ordered the eel set meal for 4000 yen. The service was honestly not great. It took over 30 minutes for the eel to be served after ordering, which felt quite long. When I tried the eel, I found the sauce to be watery and lacking in flavor, the rice portion was small, and the quality of the eel was not good. I managed to finish it by adding extra sauce to mask the lack of flavor. The eel liver sashimi also lacked freshness and had a bland taste. Considering the high price and lack of deliciousness, I do not plan to visit this restaurant again in the future.

It's quite delicious. The light sauce enhances the goodness of the eel itself. It feels like the sauce brings out the deliciousness of the eel. It's elegant as well. The steaming is just right, with a firm texture. It might be even better than Akagaki.

I arrived at the restaurant at 11:40 on Friday and there was only one group of customers ahead of me. While waiting in line, the staff brought out a chair for me, so waiting was no problem at all. I ordered the grilled eel over rice with bamboo shoots and it was delicious, it had been a while since I had such tasty grilled eel. The portion with bamboo shoots was a bit small, so next time I'll try the one with pine mushrooms!

I wanted to treat myself a little, so I decided to try this sister restaurant instead of my usual go-to place, Kawajiro. While Kawajiro has a wider menu selection for eel skewers, this place is recommended if you're looking for eel rice bowls or eel on rice as your main dish. Just like Kawajiro, the alcohol selection could be a bit better, but overall, this place offers good value for the quality of food. It was a satisfying dining experience. Thank you.

I lined up as the third customer 10 minutes before the store opened. It was my first time here, and I had the grilled eel rice bowl. The regular customers were ordering a set of 4 skewers and an eel bowl, which looked delicious. I couldn't help but envy their draft beer. Today, I was in between car inspections, so I had to settle for a non-alcoholic drink. The grilled eel rice bowl had a nice glaze and was tender and delicious. Next time, I'll take the train and aim for skewers and appetizers (laughs).

I visited the restaurant for lunch on a holiday. It's a famous place that has appeared in gourmet manga, so I decided to go early. There was already a line forming before opening, so I knew there might be a bit of a wait if I came after opening. I was interested in the eel rice bowl, but this time I ordered the grilled eel set meal. Since it doesn't come with sauce, you can really enjoy the richness of the eel. I'm not someone who has strong opinions about eel, but the tender and fragrant eel was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious when paired with soy sauce and wasabi. Thank you for the meal.

Unaju Matsuya (with liver and pickles) for ¥4,000. It has been three years since my last visit to this famous eel restaurant in Nakano. The price of ¥4,000 for Unaju Matsuya seems reasonable considering the reputation of the restaurant. The eel is tender and flavorful, perfectly complemented by the sauce and rice. They also offer eel skewers and a variety of side dishes, making it a great place to enjoy eel with drinks. It's more of an eel cuisine restaurant than just an eel restaurant. Sitting at the counter, it's ideal for solo diners or small groups. I envied those who were enjoying day drinking there.

We visited the restaurant as a small celebration with our family. We had to wait for about 10 minutes before entering because it was lunchtime. I don't have a photo, but the grilled eel crackers were very delicious. They were probably cooked slowly, so we had to wait a bit even after ordering. Finally, the grilled eel over rice arrived, and it was amazing. The eel was tender, and the sauce was also very tasty. We could even add more sauce if we wanted to!

Recently, if you let your guard down, the premium eel can exceed 7000 yen. We opted for the best quality eel for 4000 yen, which was a great value for money. We, a family of three, enjoyed a delicious meal. However, despite it being a place where you can drink a lot, we couldn't drink, which was disappointing. My son mentioned wanting to eat eel while passing through Nakano, so we searched and visited this place. The owner of the famous Nakano restaurant, Kawajiro, has passed it on to his daughter, who now runs this place as well. Reservations were full, so we tried our luck for a walk-in visit. The place was filled with a variety of eel skewers and other appetizers, making it a perfect place for drinking. Since we had to drive, we had eel rice bowl and oolong tea before leaving. The eel was delicious, and I regret not being able to try the skewers. I promised myself to come back for a rematch. It was truly a renowned restaurant that even Kaito Yuzan would approve of.

Nakano's famous eel restaurant "Ajimu" is known for its delicious eel bowl with a slightly spicy and sharp sauce, tender eel, and firm rice. The eel pieces are small but thick and tasty. The cozy atmosphere makes it easy for solo diners to feel comfortable. - Name: Ajimu - Google Maps: Ajimu 03-6677-1990 - Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Nakano Station (JR Chuo Line, Tokyo Metro Tozai Line) - Distance from Nakano Station: 284m - Business Hours: 12:00-14:00 (L.O.) / 17:00-21:00 (L.O.) - Closed on Sundays (open on public holidays) - Reservation: Available - Seating: 18 seats (10 counter seats, 2 tables for 4) - Budget: ¥4000-¥4999 - Other Information: Private rooms available, not available for full venue rental, smoking allowed in all seats (non-smoking during the day), no parking (paid parking nearby: Nakano Broadway Parking for 35 cars, 4 cars at Nakano 5-47-2, among others) #NakanoGourmet #NakanoEel #Eel #DeliciousEel #TokyoGourmet #ConnectWithGourmetLovers #GourmetInstagram #GourmetMemo #ConnectWithGourmetLovers #FoodPornGram #FoodTerrorGram #FoodieStar #FoodieInstagrammer #FoodTerrorism #GourmetTravel #DeliciousIsHappiness #LookingForGourmetFriends #GourmetClub #FoodieGirls #FoodieBoys #WantToConnectWithGourmets #KantoGourmet #FoodReportGram #GourmetReport #GourmetWriter #FoodWriter #BGradeGourmetInformation #TokyoFood

I heard from my company's boss that this place is good, so I went there right away. I ordered a plate of 4 skewers. Each one was excellent. The sake went down smoothly. The atmosphere of the restaurant was quiet and very nice. I think the grilled eel on rice would be good too, but personally, I recommend the skewers because you can enjoy various flavors. I definitely want to come back again.

Lunchtime Unagi (eel) rice bowl (Matsuya) for 4000 yen. I visited for the first time in six months. It was a weekday lunchtime, but there were a few empty seats. The eel was not too soft, with a nice aroma. The sauce was just right, not too thick or too thin for my taste. The rice was cooked perfectly. The soup was liver soup. The pickles were daikon and cucumber, soaked just right. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I felt like eating something really delicious. I wanted to go to a certain restaurant for lunch, but I didn't make it in time, so I decided to have eel in Nakano instead. It's a bit luxurious, but I'm in the mood for it. Since it was a bit late, I couldn't relax too much. First, I ordered a beer! I had eel rolls and liver as appetizers. So tasty! This is the type of meal that makes you want to keep drinking. I switched to sake! I have the afternoon off, so I can enjoy drinking without worries. For my main dish, I had an eel rice bowl. It takes some time to steam it after you order, so make sure to order it in advance. The eel rice bowl seemed to have a slightly smaller portion of eel compared to the eel box. I'm not sure, but that's the impression I got. Eel can make you feel heavy if you eat too much, so this amount was just right for me when dining alone. It might be a bit small for men in terms of rice portion. It was delicious! It was a luxurious lunch. Thank you for the meal!

I made a mistake during the summer season, so I decided to have a revenge eel meal. I visited a famous eel restaurant in Nakano that was featured in "Oishinbo". I arrived around 8 pm and the restaurant was not too crowded, so I thought it would be okay. I ordered the Unaju Matsushita (4,000 yen) and while waiting for the eel to be ready, I ordered a beer and sipped on it slowly. I watched as the eel was steamed right in front of me, wondering if it was mine. Many customers were ordering eel bento boxes, so the wait was quite long. In the meantime, the delicious aroma made me even hungrier. There was a copy of "Oishinbo" volume 80 on the counter, so I read that to pass the time. It took about 45 minutes, but finally the Unaju arrived. The flavor was slightly soy sauce-forward with a hint of sweetness. Personally, I prefer the grilled eel style from Kansai, but the steamed eel was also delicious and tender. I finished every grain of rice without leaving any. Some may say it's not the best season for eel, but I believe in eating what you crave when you crave it. Thank you for the meal.

This is my first time here. I heard there is a famous restaurant nearby so I decided to check it out. Surprisingly, it seems that this restaurant was also featured in the popular gourmet manga "Oishinbo". I usually enjoy eel in Kanagawa or Shizuoka, so I was looking forward to trying it in Tokyo after a long time. The restaurant has a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere. The taste was just okay. I think I may have been going to too high-end eel restaurants lately, so my taste buds may have become too picky. lol

Eel can be enjoyed in various ways such as in a bowl, as a bento box, or grilled on skewers. I went in wanting to eat skewers, and the eel restaurant had a counter with 8 seats where you can enjoy a variety of skewered dishes, as well as two small tables in the back of the restaurant. I definitely want to come back again.

Both the grilled eel rice bowl and skewers were delicious with rich flavors. Thank you for the wonderful meal. Eel rice bowl (exquisite!!), Grilled skewers (too delicious, exquisite!!), Yakitori-style grilled eel (exquisite!!), Grilled eel liver (exquisite!!), Grilled eel collar (exquisite!!)

After enjoying delicious oyster ramen, I took a stroll down Nakano Shindo to walk off some of the fullness. To my surprise, I stumbled upon Ajitsuki, a restaurant run by the Ajitsuki family! And even better, there was a seat available. Despite already being full, I couldn't resist the temptation and found myself sitting at the counter. The usual head chef wasn't there, instead, a very young chef was manning the grill. I later found out that the young chef runs the restaurant during the day, with the head chef coming in for the evening shift. I ordered a draft beer for 660 yen and a set of four skewers for 1650 yen. The set included skewers of eel, rolled eel, liver, and eel neck. The eel skewer was as delicious as ever, a perfect snack to go with beer. Having eel for lunch with beer is the best. The rolled eel had burdock sandwiched between the eel, absorbing the delicious eel fat. The liver was the first skewer I tried, with a firm texture and a subtle bitterness that added a mature flavor. The eel neck had a crispy texture and a rich, oozing fat. Midway through the set, I ran out of beer, so I switched to sake and ordered a glass of Ooyama. I also added some pickles, a specialty of eel restaurants. The pickles, made with aged pickling bed, were light and refreshing. The cucumber was especially tasty. I ended up staying longer than I had planned, ordering an extra skewer of eel. The single skewer options were "sudachi soy sauce" or "garlic soy sauce," and I chose sudachi this time. I remembered thinking that the strong garlic flavor went well with the eel, but the refreshing sudachi was equally delightful. I hadn't intended to stay long, but I ended up enjoying myself at this Nakano eel skewer and drinking spot. Each eel skewer restaurant in Nakano has its own charm, making it hard to choose a favorite. Knowing that I can visit on a Saturday afternoon, Ajitsuki has become a top choice for my Nakano strolls. Next time, I want to start here and finish with an eel rice bowl.

I visited on Tuesday afternoon. I started with hot sake, pickles, and eel bone karaage. For skewers, I had four types: tanzaku, burdock and eel, liver, and fillet. I finished with an eel rice bowl. The fluffy eel was exquisite. Thank you for the meal.

When I entered the restaurant, I was informed that alcohol was not available, which was understandable as I was driving. I decided to order a set of 4 eel skewers and an eel rice bowl, attracted by the menu offering eel skewers. The restaurant was not very crowded, and the atmosphere was not particularly great. However, they offered bone crackers as a complimentary snack, which helped lighten the mood. Unfortunately, they forgot my order of the 4 skewers set, and instead brought out the eel rice bowl first. The eel was tasty, but considering the price of 4000 yen, the portion size, and the presentation, it didn't feel particularly worth it or outstandingly delicious. It was just decent. Perhaps my frustration at not getting the skewers I had specifically come for affected my enjoyment of the meal.